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Media Center Resources
Forty networked computers provide entree to
a variety of academic databases providing students with access
to millions of full-text newspapers, magazines and journal
articles. Complementing these resources are on-line
dictionaries, encyclopedias and a variety of subject specific
databases.
Access to many of these databases is offered through
GALILEO and the Georgia Career Information Center. Password
lists for home access are available in the media center.
Over 17,000 books, videos, DVD’s and CD’s are
housed in the media center. Nearly fifty journals
and newspapers are also available for in-house use. Circulation
of these resources is on-line and fully automated |
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Circulation Policy
I. Students may check out a maximum of four
books
II. Books may be checked out for up to two weeks
III. Book renewals are for two weeks
IV. Check-outs must be renewed at the circulation
desk
V. Reference books may be checked out overnight VI.
Magazines and Journals are in-house only Media Specialists
Dr. Chris Moffett (Dept. Chair)
770-806-3822
Chris_Moffett@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
James Brown
770-806-3821
James_Brown@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Mary Jane Austin, Media Clerk |
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Late Fees
I. Overdue books are assessed a 5˘ per
day fine to a maximum of $3.00
II. Overdue reference books are assessed a fine of 75˘ per day
to a maximum of $3.00
Lost Books
GCPS assesses a charge for lost books
Paperbacks: $10.00
Hardbacks: $20.00
Reference: $50.00
Media Center Hours
Monday – Thursday
7:00 to 3:00
Fridays
7:00 to 2:30
Printing and Copies
Copies: 10˘ per page
Black & White Copies: 10˘ per page
Color Copies: 10˘ per page |
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Policies and Procedures
I. The PHS Media Center is open before and after
school. Students do not need to sign-in, sign-out or present
passes at these times.
II. Students visiting the PHS Media Center during regular class
times must sign-in, sign-out and have a teacher’s pass.
III. Guided Study students visiting the PHS Media Center
during 5th or 6th period must have a
Guided Study Pass signed and dated by his or her academic
teacher and by the guided study teacher. Advisement / Guided
study students are expected to remain for the entire period.
IV. Up to six students may come to the PHS Media Center on a
group pass. Students using a group pass must sign-in, sign-out
and enter and leave together.
V. PHS Media Center computers are school property.
Inappropriate behavior as outlined in the GCPS Acceptable Use
Policy will result in disciplinary action.
VI. Eating and drinking in the PHS Media Center are prohibited.
Violation of this rule will result in confiscation of the food
and drink. |
